The NES is coming back! Is it something you should be excited about though? Well, its a smaller replica of the NES Classic Edition which sold approximately 61 million units globally!
The new NES will come with 30 preinstalled games and will feature the retro NES controller! Personally, I’m super excited about this little guy’s arrival in Canada! The NES will launch on November 11th for $59.99 USD and $79.99 CAD. You will be able to purchase extra controllers for an extra $12.99.
To enjoy your games, you will be able to connect the NES to your TV via HDMI. The HDMI cable and AC adapter should be included in the box alongside with you NES console with preloaded games and a controller (UK edition will not launch with an AC adapter for some reason).
Here’s a list of games that will arrive with your NES console:
- Balloon Fight
- Bubble Bobble
- Castlevania
- Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest
- Donkey Kong
- Donkey Kong Jr.
- Double Dragon II: The Revenge
- Dr. Mario
- Excitebike
- Final Fantasy
- Galaga
- Ghosts’N Goblins
- Gradius
- Ice Climber
- Kid Icarus
- Kirby’s Adventure
- Mario Bros.
- Mega Man 2
- Metroid
- Ninja Gaiden
- Pac-Man
- Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
- StarTropics
- Super C
- Super Mario Bros.
- Super Mario Bros. 2
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- Tecmo Bowl
- The Legend of Zelda
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
This console for $59.99 is a pretty good (and cheap) option for anyone who wants to play the games they used to play in their childhood and also for people who would love to try out some classic titles!
“We wanted to give fans of all ages the opportunity to revisit Nintendo’s original system and rediscover why they fell in love with Nintendo in the first place.”
– Pierre-Paul Trepanier, Nintendo of Canada’s general manager and senior director, said in a release.